Healthy Living Stories
Spending Quality Time With A Dog Can Reduce Stress, Improve Concentration: Study
The study analyzed how various types of interactions with dogs can affect human brainwave patterns. Tapeworm Found In Man's Brain From Eating Undercooked Bacon: Know Risks Of Neurocysticercosis
A 52-year-old man in Florida with severe migraines was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis after doctors discovered tapeworm larvae in his brain. Blood Donor's Diet May Trigger Allergic Reactions In Recipients: Study
The researchers found an interesting link between a donor's diet before blood donation and allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs) in recipients, particularly among children. Medications Help Cut Risk Of Premature Death In ADHD Patients: Study
The latest study included 148,000 individuals in Sweden who were diagnosed with ADHD. The researchers noted that starting ADHD medications reduced their overall mortality risk, particularly from unnatural causes such as accidents and drug overdose. People With Persisting, Worsening Metabolic Syndrome At Higher Risk Of Cancer: Study
The findings of the study suggest that managing metabolic syndrome could be an effective strategy to reduce cancer risk. Depression Affects Heart Health: Study Says Women At Greater Risk Than Men
The researchers found that depression raised the risk for heart disease by 39 percent in men, while the risk was 64 percent in women. Folic Acid Fortified Table Salt Could Prevent Life-Threatening Birth Defects: Study
The researchers hope that the use of folic acid-fortified salt could potentially prevent up to 50 percent of global spina bifida cases. Activity Tracking Wrist-Worn Device Could Detect Alzheimer's Disease Early: Study
With over 6 million Americans impacted by Alzheimer's across all age groups, the researchers hope their innovative approach could help identify the condition promptly, enabling early intervention for timely help and support. Take Off Your Make-Up Before Exercise: Here's How Cosmetic Foundation Affects Skin
A recent study revealed that wearing a cosmetic foundation before exercise affects skin health as it leads to clogged pores, potentially sparking acne breakouts. Children With Lazy Eye At Risk Of Hypertension And Heart Attacks In Adulthood: Study
The researchers identified a correlation between the lazy eye in childhood and increased health risks later in adulthood. People At High Risk Of Obesity In Middle Age If Parents Were Obese: Study
People whose parents both experienced obesity in middle age are six times more likely to live with obesity during the same life stage, and the risk of developing obesity triples when one parent is living with the condition. Can Refined Carbs Affect Your Looks? Chronic Consumption Linked To Reduced Facial Attractiveness: Study
Beyond the known health risks of refined carbs, a new study reveals that persistent consumption may diminish facial attractiveness in both men and women. Taking 10,000 Steps A Day Cut Cardiovascular Risk Despite Sedentary Lifestyle: Study
Researchers now reveal that by clocking in 10,000 daily steps, you can still cut down the cardiovascular risk and risk of early death even if you are sedentary for the rest of the day. Artificially Sweetened Drinks Increase Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat: Study
Drinking two or more liters of artificially sweetened beverages weekly elevates the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20%. Less Than 5 Hours Of Daily Sleep Raises Diabetes Risk Despite Healthy Eating: Study
The diabetes risk from chronic sleep deprivation cannot be compensated by healthy eating alone, the study revealed.